Frederick Douglass to William R. Hallowell, May 9, 1877
The Western Union Telegraph Company
Dated Washington " 1877
Received 1030 am " May 9th
To Wm. R. Hallowell
I certainly would if I could be present at the funeral of your venerated father my friend for thirty years, a man more just simple hearted & charitable unselfish & full of good works I never knew, his life crowned with years his spirit resting in peace his memory precious his words to us could he speak would be of consolation to wife children & friends
Fred'k Douglass
Creator
Douglass, Frederick (1818-1895)
Date
May 9, 1877
Description
FD to W[illia]m R. Hallowell. ALS: FD Manuscripts, NRU. Regrets being unable to attend Hallowell’s father’s funeral and offers his condolences.
Publisher
This document was calendared in the published volume and has not been published in full before.
Collection
FD Manuscripts, NRU
Type
Letters
Publication Status
Unpublished